Marrell was 17 when he first came through Pivot’s doors. Now, only 5 years later, he’s a college graduate, a young professional and thoughtful with his words. Marrell works full-time in Oklahoma City’s booming hospitality industry. He aspires to one day have a career that allows him to invest in young people like him.

Learn how your support of Pivot, A Turning Point for Youth, provided Marrell with the stability, life skills and mentoring he needed to transition into an independent, confident adult.

Samara is 17 years old and has missed a year and a half of high school because of circumstances she was born into. She watched most of her friends go to prom this past spring and graduate from high school and she thought, I want that, too.

Learn how Pivot, A Turning Point for Youth, empowered Samara to turn her life around and grow into a confident young woman.

Updated on August 21, 2018Did you hear? In late April, Impact Oklahoma awarded Pivot one of their coveted $100,000 impact grants for our Pivotal Impact – Independent Living proposal. Impact Oklahoma’s funds will be used to build three tiny homes, each one with a bed, small kitchen and bathroom, right here on Pivot’s campus. These tiny homes will be the first in a planned community of individual homes to serve as transitional housing for Pivot’s young clients. » Read More

Updated on February 28, 2018
With an infectious laugh and a smile that lights up a room, you can’t help but be drawn to Kinzee, a former client of Youth Services for Oklahoma County. You might even get a hug immediately upon meeting her. After a few minutes in her company, you feel like old friends catching up. You can literally feel her joy.

At 25-years-old, Kinzee’s life is much different from her childhood and, according to her, that was always going to be the case. “It just wasn’t an option to live like my parents,” said Kinzee. “I just never want to be in that situation again. I don’t want to live like that.”
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Updated on February 28, 2018
The holiday season is a time for friends, family and peace on Earth. But, on Christmas night, 2016, three bullets ripped through the still night air, ringing out like church bells and forever changing the lives of one family.

The father of Stacy’s son had stopped by her home to see his son on Christmas night. However, the visit quickly took a turn for the worse when it became apparent that the boyfriend was under the influence of alcohol. Talking escalated to arguing. Stacy told her daughter Ashton, age 13, to call 911. When the boyfriend heard the police were coming, he pulled out the gun and fired the shots, hitting Stacy. He fled before the cops arrived.
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Updated on February 6, 2018
Dwyanyae's favorite quote is "better days are ahead" and as he says this with a bright smile on his face, you have a feeling he's right. The excitement he has for his future is contagious. Within seconds of meeting him, you feel his enthusiasm and are instantly inspired. Dwyanyae says he isn't looking back, he's taking the opportunities he's been given and running with them.
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Updated on February 6, 2018
It's one of our favorite times of the year—time for Workplace Giving Campaigns!

We are thankful to be a partner of United Way of Central Oklahoma and also participate in the annual Heart of the City Campaign, State Charitable Campaign and Combined Federal Campaign. We enjoy hosting tours at our offices and going out into the community to tell the stories of the resilient kids we serve and talk about Changing Young Lives since 1972.
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Updated on February 6, 2018
The end of October is here. It's the time of year that brings together family and friends to celebrate all things associated with the beginning of fall, the onset of winter and, of course, the holiday season.

For many of us, family traditions become topics of discussion, along with reflecting on what's important in our lives. Soon bells will be ringing in front of local shops and stores, incredible displays of holiday decorations and Christmas lights will be up across the metro, in neighborhoods and our homes. Children will begin finalizing their "wish lists" after putting months of thoughtful planning and their dreams into that all-important list for their families. For most of us, it's a time of excitement, child-like joy, reflection, time with our loved ones and friends and hope for what is to come.
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Updated on February 6, 2018
Does your business hold a workplace giving campaign? Would you like to help young people working to improve their lives? If so, it is easier than ever to support the life-changing work that Youth Services for Oklahoma County does every day in the lives of kids right here in our community.

The United Way of Central Oklahoma Campaign is under way and as a partner agency of United Way we benefit through this campaign. Funds through the United Way Campaign specifically support our Supporting Kids in Independent Living program.
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Updated on February 6, 2018
This holiday season, we would love your support to help the incredible kids we invest in every day. Our 2nd Annual 12 Days of Giving campaign will run from December 1-12. Our youth need in-kind items - please check out the list below! Donated items may be dropped off during business hours at Pivot’s offices located at 201 NE 50th Street in Oklahoma City.
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Updated on February 5, 2018
The 15th Annual Reach for the Stars! is right around the corner!

Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Reach for the Stars! This year’s event, A Reunion – 45 Years of Changing Young Lives, was a blast and truly a night for the yearbook. Because of the support of generous friends like you, this year’s event raised $115,000 – $30,000 more than last year’s Reach for the Stars! This generous support will allow Youth Services to continue providing critical services and resources to our young clients!